Gakhwang Temple
Gakhwang Temple is open to individuals & families who are interested in experiencing the practice of Seon Buddhism. The temple is located 17 miles outside of Baltimore, Maryland in the suburban neighborhood of Severn. Gakhwang Temple offers the residents of Anne Arundel, Howard, and Baltimore Counties the opportunity to change their lives through the practice of Seon Buddhism.
Gakhwang Temple serves the lay community through chanting and meditation services throughout each month, Seon meditation, vegetarian meals, gigong, and training in martial arts meditation.
Come see how the practice of Seon Buddhism can enrich your life!
Gakhwang Temple serves the lay community through chanting and meditation services throughout each month, Seon meditation, vegetarian meals, gigong, and training in martial arts meditation.
Come see how the practice of Seon Buddhism can enrich your life!
Coming Events
March 24th: New Moon Dharma Gathering The Lunar Dharma Gathering is a two hour long practice of Sitting Meditation, Walking Meditation, Chanting, and listening to a Dharma talk. It is the fundamental meeting for the Sangha of the Baltimore Zen Center. The Lunar Dharma Gatherings are open to anyone. Beginners are welcome! 11am to 1pm. Suggested Donation: $20
March 31st: Womens' Self-Protection Gathering The professional instructors of Gakhwang Temple are offering a 4 hour womens' self-protection course. This course will cover escape strategies and simple, effective, and essential techniques for dealing with and surviving violent encounters. 1pm to 5pm. Tuition: $40
April 7th: Full Moon Dharma Gathering The Lunar Dharma Gathering is a two hour long practice of Sitting Meditation, Walking Meditation, Chanting, and listening to a Dharma talk. It is the fundamental meeting for the Sangha of the Baltimore Zen Center. The Lunar Dharma Gatherings are open to anyone. Beginners are welcome! 11am to 1pm. Suggested Donation: $20
April 7th: Seon Kigong Gathering During the Spring season of the Year of the Black Dragon, Gakhwang Temple will be offering special training sessions . These Gatherings will offer personal instruction from Dharma Teacher MuSsang in the art of Kigong. Kigong, or Breath Work, is an ancient system of exercise practiced by meditators, martial artists, and people of all ages. This special temple program combines Kigong and Cheolryun Museon with exclusive teaching of MuSsang-beopsa.
March 31st: Womens' Self-Protection Gathering The professional instructors of Gakhwang Temple are offering a 4 hour womens' self-protection course. This course will cover escape strategies and simple, effective, and essential techniques for dealing with and surviving violent encounters. 1pm to 5pm. Tuition: $40
April 7th: Full Moon Dharma Gathering The Lunar Dharma Gathering is a two hour long practice of Sitting Meditation, Walking Meditation, Chanting, and listening to a Dharma talk. It is the fundamental meeting for the Sangha of the Baltimore Zen Center. The Lunar Dharma Gatherings are open to anyone. Beginners are welcome! 11am to 1pm. Suggested Donation: $20
April 7th: Seon Kigong Gathering During the Spring season of the Year of the Black Dragon, Gakhwang Temple will be offering special training sessions . These Gatherings will offer personal instruction from Dharma Teacher MuSsang in the art of Kigong. Kigong, or Breath Work, is an ancient system of exercise practiced by meditators, martial artists, and people of all ages. This special temple program combines Kigong and Cheolryun Museon with exclusive teaching of MuSsang-beopsa.
News
Seon Kigong Gathering During the Spring season of the Year of the Black Dragon, Gakhwang Temple will be offering special training sessions . These Gatherings will offer personal instruction from Dharma Teacher MuSsang in the art of Kigong. Kigong, or Breath Work, is an ancient system of exercise practiced by meditators, martial artists, and people of all ages. This special temple program combines Kigong and Cheolryun Museon with exclusive teaching of MuSsang-beopsa.
For information on the Seon Kigong Gatherings or to register, please click here.
You may also register by e-mailing us at contact@baltimorezen.org.
Spring Seon Retreats As the Maryland weather warms and Spring begins around us, Gakhwang Temple begins its Spring retreat season. As flowers begin to blossom, so too may our minds open to wisdom. Throughout the Spring season, we will enjoy special retreat programs; sitting meditation, walking meditation, the tea ceremony and practicing Cheolryun Museon. You may reserve a place at our special Spring retreats throughout March, April, and May. Please click here.
For information on the Seon Kigong Gatherings or to register, please click here.
You may also register by e-mailing us at contact@baltimorezen.org.
Spring Seon Retreats As the Maryland weather warms and Spring begins around us, Gakhwang Temple begins its Spring retreat season. As flowers begin to blossom, so too may our minds open to wisdom. Throughout the Spring season, we will enjoy special retreat programs; sitting meditation, walking meditation, the tea ceremony and practicing Cheolryun Museon. You may reserve a place at our special Spring retreats throughout March, April, and May. Please click here.
